- New to this Edition!
New Diversity and systematics chapters are organized on a cladistics basis.
- New to this Edition!
Added emphasis on organisms closely related to embryophytes and their algal forerunners.
- New to this Edition!
Chapter 18, Classification and Systematics has been completely rewritten.
Added emphasis on plant diversity in the early chapters on structure and metabolism.
Includes even more examples of evolutionary change.
- New to this Edition!
Alternative boxes describe alternatives to typical aspects of plant biology more advantageous in certain conditions.
Updated and enhanced throughout, including new sections on heterotrophic plants, desert plant biology, photosynthesis without leaves, genetics of haploid plants, and much more.
Plants Do Things Differently boxes help students understand and compare plant biology with human biology.
End-of-chapter study guide includes nearly 50 or more questions per chapter, leading students to the most important points in the chapter.
The updated BotanyLinks Web site provides students with original web-integrated activities and direct links to online resources.
Revised art program includes many new photographs with labels.
